Ep. 16 - Peter Siviglia - Transactional Lawyers: What do they do, what skills do they need, and is this the right practice area for me?

The discussion topic for this week's episode of the Law School Lounge is transactional lawyering and skills. Host Krystal Norton is joined by Peter Siviglia, an attorney with more than 50 years' experience practicing law in New York and author of Transactional Skills: Contract Preparation and Negotiating (What to do - and What Not to Do). Peter's candid comments throughout this episode help listeners get a feel for transactional lawyering, including the types of cases they may handle and the types of responsibilities they will have in practice. Throughout the discussion, Peter offers numerous tips for new attorneys while also explaining what it takes to not only be a transactional lawyer, but to be a darn good one.If you want to grab a copy of Transactional Skills by Peter Siviglia, you can find it here. His other recent title with CAP, Exercises in Commercial Transactions (Second Edition) is available here.Please be sure to leave us a five-star review on whatever platform you use to listen to the show. This helps get the show out there. Also, give us a follow on Instagram and X (Twitter) to help boost us in the algorithm: @lawschoollounge.We will see you next Tuesday!**Disclaimer: This podcast and its episodes are for general information purposes only and do not constitute legal advice; listeners and audience members should contact an attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular legal matter, including whether to act or refrain from acting in conjunction with a legal matter. The creator and owner do not represent or warrant the accuracy or reliability of the content due to the constantly evolving nature of the law and legal education. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.